Roll Over, Warhol: Taking the ’60s Beyond Pop Art

The article discusses a revisionist exhibition at the Whitney Museum that challenges the traditional narrative of 1960s pop art. The exhibition presents a broader range of artistic expressions, including works that emerged from the counterculture and the uncensored minds of artists like R. Crumb and Martha Edelheit. The exhibition moves beyond the well-known pop art icons, such as Andy Warhol, and explores a current of art that was deeply influenced by eros and the zeitgeist of the era. This alternative perspective provides a more comprehensive understanding of the artistic landscape of the 1960s, highlighting the diversity and experimentation that was taking place beyond the confines of the pop art movement. The article suggests that this exhibition challenges the traditional narratives and offers a thrillingly revisionist view of the 1960s, revealing a rich and complex artistic landscape that has often been overlooked or marginalized in the dominant historical accounts.